61505

Interaction Research Institute, Inc.

November 5, 2018Judge Woodrow
Denied / Government PrevailedContract InterpretationCDA Jurisdiction

Interaction Research Institute, Inc. appealed a dismissal for lack of jurisdiction regarding unpaid training services provided to I Marine Expeditionary Force. The Board denied the government's motion to dismiss, finding a non-frivolous allegation of an implied-in-fact contract.

Material Facts

  • Appellant submitted a claim for unpaid training services to the regional contracting office on September 1, 2011.
  • An administrative investigation confirmed that seven training services were properly paid, but the remaining services were not validated.
  • The contracting office ratified some unpaid training services as unauthorized commitments.
  • Appellant filed a notice of appeal on January 24, 2018, alleging non-payment for services provided between April 6 and August 15, 2009.

Parties

Appellant
Interaction Research Institute, Inc.
Respondent Agency
Department of the Navy
Contract Number
000000-00-0-0000
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